Ghanaian artist 09scary is opening up about the painful side of love with his latest release, “Traumatized,” a deeply personal record inspired by the experience of having his heart broken by someone he cared about.
Born Romeo Odame, the 24-year-old Accra-based artist uses the song to channel the emotional aftermath of a relationship that left a lasting impact on him. “Traumatized” explores heartbreak from a personal perspective, capturing the hurt that can remain long after someone walks away.
For 09scary, turning difficult experiences into music is nothing new. His artistry has always been closely connected to his personal reality, with themes of betrayal, relentless hustle, social anxiety and the ambition to achieve global success appearing throughout his work. On “Traumatized,” however, the focus shifts towards a more vulnerable side of his story.
The song allows 09scary to confront the emotional damage caused by heartbreak while staying true to the unfiltered approach that has shaped his music. Instead of hiding behind a character, he uses the record to express what it feels like when someone leaves you carrying emotions you did not expect to have.
That honesty has been an important part of 09scary’s rise from the streets of Accra. He initially gained attention through freestyles and gradually developed a following around music that speaks openly about his experiences and the realities of navigating the African music industry.
Musically, 09scary refuses to stay in one lane. His sound moves across Afrobeats, Hip-Hop and R&B, giving him the freedom to explore different emotions without being restricted by genre. “Traumatized” adds another emotional dimension to that versatility, showing that his music can also serve as a space for reflection and vulnerability.
The release follows his 2023 debut EP, All Eyes on Me, which reached No. 21 on Apple Music Ghana and featured songs such as “FASHOO” and “GTR.” The project helped establish 09scary as an emerging voice with his own perspective and a willingness to experiment with his sound.
With “Traumatized,” 09scary brings listeners closer to the person behind the music. It is a song born from heartbreak, but also another example of how he continues to turn personal experiences into creative expression.
At 24, the Accra artist remains focused on building a career that can take his music beyond Ghana. And while the story behind “Traumatized” comes from a painful place, 09scary once again turns that pain into something listeners can hear, feel and connect with.
